Burnett County Circuit Court

Burnett County Circuit Court cases in Burnett County, Siren, WI

The Burnett County Circuit Court in Siren, Wisconsin is a state circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Burnett County. It adjudicates nearly all county-level matters, including felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions and small claims; family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support); juvenile delinquency and child protection (CHIPS); probate, estates, and guardianships; mental health and involuntary commitment; traffic, boating, and other ordinance/forfeiture violations; and restraining and protective orders. The court conducts arraignments, preliminary hearings, motion hearings, and jury and bench trials, issues warrants and orders, and maintains case records and calendars for local judicial proceedings.

Burnett County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Burnett County Circuit Court

Burnett County Circuit Court serves the public as the county's trial court. Core services include:
- Case filings and records management: criminal, civil, small claims, family (divorce, custody, child support), probate/estate, guardianship, juvenile, and traffic/ordinance.
- Protective orders: intake and hearings for domestic abuse, harassment, child abuse, and vulnerable-adult restraining orders.
- Court proceedings: scheduling and conducting initial appearances/arraignments, pretrials, motion hearings, settlement conferences, trials (court and jury), sentencings, and review hearings.
- Jury services: juror qualification and summons, orientation, scheduling, check-in, and payment.
- Access to records and services: eFiling, calendars, certified copies, and public records access consistent with law.
- Payments and compliance: fines/forfeitures, filing fees, and restitution processing.
- User support: forms, self-help referrals, interpreters, ADA accommodations, and court commissioner calendars (e.g., small claims/family).